polley 916 Report post Posted April 4, 2016 Just go standard hg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 www.pelicanparts.com www.fcpeuro.com OEM parts for way cheaper than you'll pay at the dealers, far bigger range too. Even with the dollar shedding =/- US20c it's often still cheaper than the aftermarket equivalent locally. What state are the cams in with regard to scoring / pitting? Looks like you might have a bit of a trench on E2, bit hard to tell from the photos though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted April 5, 2016 Sweet had a look into those gaskets on pelican last night seem pretty well priced. Will see what shipping adds to it. Na the cams are in pretty good nick, it's probably just a little bit of grim that your seeing, they need wiped Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) So I have been working away on this, getting bits and pieces sorted. Have cleaned up all the engine, and am starting to put it back together. So much cleaner! Been struggling to find M3 panels, mainly the rear quarters. As I don't want to go fibreglass because of gravel destroying it, I've been looking at options. Heres one I quite like the look of, just flared guards but running the M3 C pillar trim and boot/spoiler. Think it might be an option, at least until I can get my hands on some more M3 panels. WIll be alot cheaper in the short term also Edited July 26, 2016 by adz photos not in order Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted July 28, 2016 Have also been playing round with a couple of ideas for pedal boxes as the wilwood floor mount won't fit by my measurements and the others are too expensive. So have thrown this together on my architectural software, and some ideas around a short shifter, and even a hydro handbrake. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted July 31, 2016 Quick question for someone in the know. The BMW torque settings for the M52, from that PDF download, is 40Nm, then 90-90. The head bolt set from Pelican parts says 30-32Nm then 90-90. Any ideas as to which should be used? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Max 233 Report post Posted August 2, 2016 Gimme a yell if you ever get stuck Adam, I'll shoot around with all the info I have. Bentley manual says to do it in 3 stages, torque to 30Nm then turn 90 degrees then 90 degrees. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted August 3, 2016 Wicked, cheers I'll get busy tonight getting it torqued down. I'll definitely catch up with you at some point re M50 manifold etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted August 7, 2016 So after Saturday out watching the catlins rally in the snow and ice, cheering on Ari Pettigrew in a 318ti, https://www.facebook.com/aripettigrewmotorsport/ he was seeded 62nd but ran 2nd until the last 2 stages, ended up 4th. A real awesome peddler!! anyways, back in the garage started to torque the head down with the new head bolts, 30Nm all around, then 90 degrees, then another 90 degrees. Bang the first bolt lets go. Seems like it's pulled the thread out of the block. Is it all good to drill out, helicoil and rebolt the head down? And also can I reused the bolts that I have just put in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thorburn 121 Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Did you use lube? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) common problem. timesert them, helicoils are crap Edited August 7, 2016 by polley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad_Max 233 Report post Posted August 7, 2016 25 minutes ago, polley said: common problem. timesert them, helicoils are crap Interesting.... I've never had a problem with a helicoil before, both the timesert and helicoils do the same thing, can you tell me what the difference is between the two? Either way, definitely repairable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Can you buy the timesert kits in NZ? I've only found them on eBay etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted January 28, 2018 So, have had a few distractions with this build, selling and moving houses, kids etc By t back into it now, have been steadily sourcing parts needed, but stumbled across a 328i on Manheim that had had a hit on the drivers front, guessing ran up the back of a truck by the looks. But a minter apart from that, manual with 55kms. So it’s easier just to chuck the whole engine gearbox in to get us going now. Happy days. Even had the original sales sheet in the service/manual folder. $98,360 new!! Didn’t realise they were that expensive. Has a mint cream leather interior. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted January 30, 2018 Started stripping the E36 out, Getty f ready to pull the engine, these things are great to work on. Pretty much got it ready to pull out now, minus engine mounts. Pulled the exhaust off, didn’t realise these things had a full stainless system in them. Will strip out the interior, if anyone is keen for a mint condition cream leather interior, hit me up. Also panels etc 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Got some more work done over the weekend, got the engine and gearbox out. Very happy to see the state of the clutch, looks like its new, nice little bonus. Stripped the sump off the engine ready to replace with my E34 M50 sump. What has everyone else done with the oil level sender on their sumps? Mine didn't come with the plug. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 269 Report post Posted February 5, 2018 The oil level sensor I blanked off as my sump didn't come with one either. Ended up just grounding out the wire with a resistor to stop the oil level light on the check panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 7:42 PM, nick496 said: The oil level sensor I blanked off as my sump didn't come with one either. Ended up just grounding out the wire with a resistor to stop the oil level light on the check panel. Did you just make a plate and bolt that down with some gasket seal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 269 Report post Posted February 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, adz said: Did you just make a plate and bolt that down with some gasket seal? Yep that's the one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datkiwi 11 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Hows the car looking now. Just found this post and will be going down the same route one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adz 50 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 (edited) Hey, Change of plans here, ended up going for a e36 compact & chucked all my gear into that. Just a much easier route & "should" get me flicking gravel sooner. Edited October 30, 2019 by adz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
